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Question: lump in back of my leg! It appears after I have walked and then sit at my desk for an hour! Thought it was maybe a bakers cyst as it was originally on the back of my leg behind my knee cap! Seems to have moved a little lower now! height 5ft10ins and weight 71kg
Brief Answer:
Hi you are suffering from Bakers cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
After going through your query I think you are suffering from Bakers cyst. Sometimes bakers cyst may also shift lower.
Its treatment option are
1.No need to treat if causing no problem.
2.Aspiration by wide bore needle and triamcilone 40mg given in the lesion.
3.operative removal
Other cause though rare may be haematoma due to fast walking.
It can be further investigated by MRI of the region to exclude rare causes. I think your query answered. Welcome to any follow up query.
I think your query answered.Welcome to any follow up query
Hi you are suffering from Bakers cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
After going through your query I think you are suffering from Bakers cyst. Sometimes bakers cyst may also shift lower.
Its treatment option are
1.No need to treat if causing no problem.
2.Aspiration by wide bore needle and triamcilone 40mg given in the lesion.
3.operative removal
Other cause though rare may be haematoma due to fast walking.
It can be further investigated by MRI of the region to exclude rare causes. I think your query answered. Welcome to any follow up query.
I think your query answered.Welcome to any follow up query
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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